Domed support framework

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1982-08-11

1984-09-18

Murtagh, John E.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Clerestory or saw-tooth roof

52 86, 52644, E04B 712

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044715854

ABSTRACT:
In a domed support framework tension domes and the compression domes are arranged side-by-side, neighboring domes thereby being arched oppositely with respect to one another. The tension domes and compression domes are carried by common intermediate supports and outer supports. Transversely to the doming direction continuous tension elements are spanned between the outer supports, extending in a funicular polygon or in a catenary configuration alternatingly through the tension domes and longitudinal extensions of the compression domes and being guided over the intermediate supports. Each tension element is frictionally connected with reinforcement ribs of the compression domes and with roof from elements of the tensions domes. The tension elements cause deflection forces which in each dome compensate for the opposed arch pressure forces. Thereby a horizontal force balance between neighboring tension and compression domes is achieved by simultaneously transmitting the vertical forces to the supports.

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